Thesis Statements

What is a thesis statement?

• A general idea overview of the topic
• A summary of the main idea
• A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
• A suggestion that you should read the essay

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.2A

Claim + _________= thesis

• opinion
• reason
• thesis
• paragraphs

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the subject matter.

• True
• False

Which of the following is a major component of any thesis?

• making a claim
• providing an amusing story
• being at least three sentences
• only providing facts

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph, end of the paragraph
• anywhere in the essay
• last paragraph
• the first sentence of every paragraph

A thesis should never...

• ask a question 
• give two reasons 
• state your opinion 
• be short and to the point

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.4

A thesis should never...

• say, "This paper will be about"
• have reasons to support the claim

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.4

A strong thesis statement ...

• has one general reason to support the claim
• has two or three reasons to support the claim
• will be in every paragraph
• asks a question

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

A good thesis is like 

• sailing on the ocean
• a salad
• a list
• GPS or a map

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the strong thesis.

•  I would like to become a chef when I finish school
•  Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in   education, professional commitment, and artistry.

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.4